Kinship with All Life

By: J. Allen Boone

Narrated by: Michael Puttonen

Is there a universal language of love, a "kinship with all life" that can open new horizons of experience?

Example after example in this unique classic—from "Strongheart" the actor-dog to "Freddie" the fly—resounds with entertaining and inspiring proof that communication with animals is a wonderful, indisputable fact. All that is required is an attitude of openness, friendliness, humility, and a sense of humor to part the curtain and form bonds of real friendship.

For anyone who loves animals, for all those who have ever experienced the special devotion only a pet can bring, Kinship with All Life is an unqualified delight. After listening to this book, you will never encounter "just a dog" again, but rather a fellow member of nature's own family.

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How All Living Beings are Important

This was a terrific book about how if we listen to animals they can teach us about how we can live with each other and respect each other boundaries. The book also talks about, how the use of words to describe animals is how we condition ourselves to feel about them without any thought if what we think is true, and that animals can pickup on emotion and will react accordingly.
I myself have done some of the things mention in the book and they have actually work to solve some problems. I have also come to the belief when an animal happens to come into my house it isn't with any ill intent, so I help it back outside. I also respect the fact that the outside belongs to the animal kingdom and not to humans, even though we think so, and I respect their space and try not to put my belongs outside that may cause distress between.
I believe that there aren't any bad animals but misinformed humans who believe in legends instead of facts.

I want to thank Post Hypnotic Press Audiobooks for an advance copy of this wonderful look at how all life is related.

Grateful

Amazing. Perfect for the heart and soul. Resonated deeply within. This found me in divine timing.

This book will change your perspective

I can’t wait to listen to it again so that I can green details I missed the first time. I have already instituted asking my animals questions. I can’t wait to see what develops!

Animal Lovers will LOVE this audiobook!

This book was recommended by a friend because our family rescued a German Shepard a few years ago. She sent us a print copy, but I love audiobooks, so when I saw this, I downloaded it right away. Very enjoyable. The narration was great. I felt like I was listening to the author, not a narrator.

This is not the sort of book I usually listen to - it's a bit "woo woo" but in a very good way. The writing is GREAT! Allen J Boone's conversational style is easy to follow and he has a great sense of humor. If Boone were alive today, I would want to meet him.

The star of this book is Strongheart, the very first movie dog star. I didn't know anything about Strongheart before reading this book, but what an amazing dog! And I loved the author's attitude toward caring for Strongheart - he was so open and receptive to learning from Strongheart - and other animals. Boone believed he could communicate with animals and insects, and credits Strongheart for teaching him.

Whether you believe in animal communication or not, you will find this audiobook entertaining, heartwarming, and surprising. I highly recommend it.

Encounters with Wildlife

First of all, this book was released about 70 years ago, but it still is very relevant today and has aged pretty well. An encounter with a Native American tribal chief definitely sounds a bit dated, but generally the book sounds like it could be from recent times. Most of the author's thoughts about animals come from his time dog-sitting a famous movie star from 100 years ago. Before Hooch, before Benji, before Lassie, before Rin Tin Tin, there was Strongheart. He was a famous German Shepherd in the movies of the 1920s. Mr. Boone shows us that we have a "kinship with all life" as told in the title. He talks about his time with Strongheart, his experiences with worms, and his brief stint with Freddy the fly. I know this sounds weird, but it's actually a good book with a lot of great thoughts.

I actually listened to an audiobook of this book that was put out by Post Hypnotic Press a couple years ago. I really enjoyed actor Michael Puttonen's narration. I know this may sound weird, but he made the words sound modern and not "old timey". His speech was casual and tone was friendly. He really made this book sound contemporary.

Thank you to Post Hypnotic Press for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

We Are One

This book is about 70 years old and only now is the knowledge becoming mainstream. It's tremendously brave thinking for his era and I'm so glad he put his neck out.

A man newfound respect for a celebrity dog trickles over into the rest of animaldom

Author who is initially hired as a keeper for an acting dog learns to listen to subtle animal cues and finds a new appreciation for other animal life. His discovery leads to a personal quest to better understand all individuals he encounters. A pleasant read with a wholesome message, it drops off abruptly. A read that will leave you questioning your relationship to the rest of the animal kingdom and give you a new appreciation of the creatures we share this life with big and small.

one of the best books ever

such a soulful wisdom thar everyone will want to experience is seldom found in this world.

OVERHYPED

Not about relationship with a dog as such, but a dog, and flies and worms and rattlesnake. Pointless drivel.